Sexual Wellness Is An Essential Dimension of Mental Wellbeing

We empower mental health counselors in Illinois through advocacy, education, and resources that address the diversity of sexuality and relationship styles across the varied, intersecting, and authentic identities that clients bring into the therapy room.

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Supporting counselor competence and comfort with client sexual concerns

Our goal is to cultivate a professional counseling landscape that is knowledgeable, comfortable, and committed to the sexual wellness of each client.We support Illinois practitioners in embedding inclusive sex education and advocacy into their therapeutic work.

Our Impact

Advocacy

We empower Illinois counselors through legislative advocacy and community engagement focused on bodily autonomy, comprehensive sex education, and equitable access to mental health services.

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BIPOC

We center the experiences of BIPOC counselors and clients, ensuring that sexual wellness advocacy is rooted in racial equity and intersectional justice.

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Education & Training

We provide specialized training programs focused on sexual and relationship diversity, equipping professionals with essential knowledge.

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Member Updates

We offer resources and information to help Illinois counselors stay current with IACSSW's work on behalf of our profession.

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Join us in our work to provide resources, training and advocacy opportunities aimed at enhancing counseling competence and comfort when working with client on sexual concerns. All current Illinois Counseling Association (ICA) members are invited and welcome!

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